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Large Vintage Japanese Imari Lamp
Large Vintage Japanese Imari Lamp

Large Vintage Japanese Imari Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

Early 20th century Japanese Imari vase porcelain lamp. Features beautiful cobalt blue with red

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Imari Lamps Mounted in 19th Century Bronze
Pair of Imari Lamps Mounted in 19th Century Bronze

Pair of Imari Lamps Mounted in 19th Century Bronze

Located in Marseille, FR

Pair of Arita porcelain lamp called Imari on gilt bronze frame decorated with flowers in polychrome

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps
Pair of Antique Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

Pair of Antique Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

By Imari Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A pair of antique Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vases, available as lamps. Meiji period (1868

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

By Imari Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A pair of antique Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase lamps. Meiji period (1868-1913) Japanese

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain & Gilt-Bronze Torchere Candelabra
Pair 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain & Gilt-Bronze Torchere Candelabra

Pair 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain & Gilt-Bronze Torchere Candelabra

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine Pair of 19th century Japanese Imari Porcelain and French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Thirteen-Light

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique  Impressive Imari Vase Porcelain Big Tablelamp  19 Century Japan Meiji
Antique  Impressive Imari Vase Porcelain Big Tablelamp  19 Century Japan Meiji

Antique Impressive Imari Vase Porcelain Big Tablelamp 19 Century Japan Meiji

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Halle, DE

graphically outstanding for the Painter of the porcelain of Imari . Especially the shape of this vase or lamp

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Brass

Imari Vase Mounted In Lamp
Imari Vase Mounted In Lamp

Imari Vase Mounted In Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

Very nice and large Imari vase (Japan late nineteenth century) lamp mounted around 1950 with a

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair 19th Century Japanese Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Torchere Floor Lamp
Pair 19th Century Japanese Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Torchere Floor Lamp

Pair 19th Century Japanese Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Torchere Floor Lamp

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

celadon torchiere, floor lamp candelabra. Wired for electricity, circa 1880-1890. Overall Height: 64 1/4

Category

19th Century Japanese Rococo Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Japanese Imari Table Lamp
18th Century Japanese Imari Table Lamp

18th Century Japanese Imari Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A superb 18th century Japanese Imari vase, decorated in the typical Imari palette of blues and iron

Category

18th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Lamp
Antique Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Lamp

Antique Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Lamp

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Classic iron red and cobalt blue Imari Porcelain vase now as a lamp/ The circa 1900 Japanese vase

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

A Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Lamp
A Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Lamp

A Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Lamp

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A large and vibrantly colored Imari vase dating from 1880 then electrified in the 1920"s. The

Category

1880s Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Large 18th Century Japanese Imari Table Lamp
Large 18th Century Japanese Imari Table Lamp

Large 18th Century Japanese Imari Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A superb large early 18th century Japanese Imari baluster vase, decorated with floral and foliate

Category

Early 18th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Japanese Imari Vases / Lamps, 19th Century
Pair Japanese Imari Vases / Lamps, 19th Century

Pair Japanese Imari Vases / Lamps, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of 19th century Japanese Imari facetted vases / lamps, each with classical

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Japanese Arita Imari vase / lamp.
18th Century Japanese Arita Imari vase / lamp.

18th Century Japanese Arita Imari vase / lamp.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase / lamp. Having wonderful bold

Category

18th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Imari Gilt Porcelain Lamp on Giltwood Base
Imari Gilt Porcelain Lamp on Giltwood Base

Imari Gilt Porcelain Lamp on Giltwood Base

Located in New York, NY

Imari gilt porcelain lamp on water-gilt wood base. Chinese porcelain vase converted into a lamp in

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Ribbed 19th Century Japanese Imari Antique Table Lamp
Ribbed 19th Century Japanese Imari Antique Table Lamp

Ribbed 19th Century Japanese Imari Antique Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A superb 19th century Japanese Imari vase, with ribbed body form, decorated throughout in the

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Louis XV Style Imari Porcelain Table Lamps
French Louis XV Style Imari Porcelain Table Lamps

French Louis XV Style Imari Porcelain Table Lamps

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) monumental Imari porcelain and bronze dore palace

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Imari Style Porcelain Vases Converted to Table Lamps
Imari Style Porcelain Vases Converted to Table Lamps

Imari Style Porcelain Vases Converted to Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A pair of early 20th century Imari style porcelain vases converted to table lamps, with later brass

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Brass

18th Century Japanese Imari Table Lamp with Gilded Base
18th Century Japanese Imari Table Lamp with Gilded Base

18th Century Japanese Imari Table Lamp with Gilded Base

Located in London, GB

A fine early 18th century Japanese porcelain vase, decorated in the Imari palette of irons reds and

Category

18th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Imari Style Vases Wired as Lamps
A Pair of Imari Style Vases Wired as Lamps

A Pair of Imari Style Vases Wired as Lamps

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A pair of beaker shaped vases with small molded handles near the base. Decorated in the Imari style

Category

19th Century English Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ribbed 19th Century Japanese Imari Antique Table Lamp
Large Ribbed 19th Century Japanese Imari Antique Table Lamp

Large Ribbed 19th Century Japanese Imari Antique Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A superb very large 19th century Japanese Imari vase, with ribbed body form, decorated throughout

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Japanese Imari 19th Century Table Lamps
Pair of Large Japanese Imari 19th Century Table Lamps

Pair of Large Japanese Imari 19th Century Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A superb pair of large 19th century Japanese Imari vases, decorated throughout in the typical

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Imari 19th Century Porcelain Sleeve Table Lamps
Pair of Chinese Imari 19th Century Porcelain Sleeve Table Lamps

Pair of Chinese Imari 19th Century Porcelain Sleeve Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A fine pair of large early 19th century Japanese Imari porcelain sleeve vases, decorated with

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese 18th Century Imari Ceramic Table Lamp with Gilded Base
Japanese 18th Century Imari Ceramic Table Lamp with Gilded Base

Japanese 18th Century Imari Ceramic Table Lamp with Gilded Base

Located in London, GB

A very fine early 18th century Japanese Imari baluster vase, decorated in the typical Imari palette

Category

18th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Lamp in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Lamp in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Lamp in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Lamp in Imari porcelain and gilded bronze in ovoid shape surmounted by a collar. Panse adorned with

Category

1880s Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Table Lamp, Kinrande Style, 1890
Meiji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Table Lamp, Kinrande Style, 1890

Meiji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Table Lamp, Kinrande Style, 1890

Located in Lincoln, GB

A Charming Meiji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Table Lamp A delightful and finely proportioned

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lamp in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Lamp in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Lamp in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Baluster shaped lamp with Imari decor in porcelain and gilt bronze. Body adorned with red flower

Category

19th Century Japonisme Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari Vases/Lamps
Pair of 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari Vases/Lamps

Pair of 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari Vases/Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of late 18th century Japanese Imari vases / lamps. Each with classical pagoda

Category

Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Lamp in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Lamp in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Lamp in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Lamp in Imari porcelain and gilded bronze, adorned with flowers and foliage, in shades of saffron

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Imari Porcelain Table Lamps
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Imari Porcelain Table Lamps

Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Imari Porcelain Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

typical Imari palette of tones of blues and iron reds with gilded highlights on a predominantly white

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Imari Palette Pair of 19th Century Porcelain Table Lamps
Japanese Imari Palette Pair of 19th Century Porcelain Table Lamps

Japanese Imari Palette Pair of 19th Century Porcelain Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

typical Imari palette of iron reds and blue on white background, now mounted as lamps with hand gilded

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair of Octagonal Shaped Imari 18th Century Table Lamps
Large Pair of Octagonal Shaped Imari 18th Century Table Lamps

Large Pair of Octagonal Shaped Imari 18th Century Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A pair of magnificent large scale 18th century Imari vases of impressive proportions. The octagonal

Category

18th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Imari porcelain and gilded bronze lamps. Circa 1880.
Pair of Imari porcelain and gilded bronze lamps. Circa 1880.

Pair of Imari porcelain and gilded bronze lamps. Circa 1880.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of lamps in Imari porcelain and gilded bronze, decorated with flowers, the base decorated with

Category

1880s Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Imari 19th Century Antique Table Lamp, Gilded Base
Large Japanese Imari 19th Century Antique Table Lamp, Gilded Base

Large Japanese Imari 19th Century Antique Table Lamp, Gilded Base

Located in London, GB

A superb very large 19th century Japanese Imari vase, of baluster form, decorated in the typical

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Lamps in Imari Porcelain and Bronze, circa 1880
Pair of Lamps in Imari Porcelain and Bronze, circa 1880

Pair of Lamps in Imari Porcelain and Bronze, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of lamps in Imari porcelain and bronze, adorned with flowers and leaves, in shades of cobalt

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Lamp in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Large Lamp in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Large Lamp in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large lamp in Imari porcelain formed by two balusters. Imari decor in the blue and red tones with

Category

1880s European Napoleon III Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Lamps with Imari Decor, Late 19th Century
Pair of Porcelain Lamps with Imari Decor, Late 19th Century

Pair of Porcelain Lamps with Imari Decor, Late 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of baluster shaped lamps in Imari porcelain. Chiselled and gilt bronze mount, standing on a

Category

Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Imari Porcelain and Ormolu lamp
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Imari Porcelain and Ormolu lamp

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Imari Porcelain and Ormolu lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. Imari Porcelain and Ormolu lamp. This elegant

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Japanese Imari Vase Oriental Blue Porcelain Armorial Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Japanese Imari Vase Oriental Blue Porcelain Armorial Ginger Jar Table Lamp

Japanese Imari Vase Oriental Blue Porcelain Armorial Ginger Jar Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Japanese Imari Vase Oriental Blue Porcelain Armorial Ginger Jar Table Lamp w/ Hand Painted

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Lamps in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Pair of Lamps in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Pair of Lamps in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of lamps in Imari porcelain with floral decor adorned with decorative bronze, ovoid shaped

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th C Derby Porcelain, Regency Period, 'Old Imari' Vase now as a Lamp
19th C Derby Porcelain, Regency Period, 'Old Imari' Vase now as a Lamp

19th C Derby Porcelain, Regency Period, 'Old Imari' Vase now as a Lamp

By Derby

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Derby Porcelain (England), Regency period, decorated in the Old Imari or “Japan” manner, circa 1815

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pair of Imari Porcelaine Lamp Mounted Gilt Bronze
19th Century Pair of Imari Porcelaine Lamp Mounted Gilt Bronze

19th Century Pair of Imari Porcelaine Lamp Mounted Gilt Bronze

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Marseille, FR

19th century pair of porcelain lamp from Imari. Frame gilt bronze decorations of metal polychrome

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Monumental Large Japanese French Imari Porcelain Ormolu Candelabra
Pair of Monumental Large Japanese French Imari Porcelain Ormolu Candelabra

Pair of Monumental Large Japanese French Imari Porcelain Ormolu Candelabra

Located in London, GB

Pair of Monumental Large Japanese French Imari Porcelain Ormolu Candelabra Porcelain: Japanese

Category

Late 18th Century Japanese Napoleon III Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Japanese Arita porcelain vase / lamp
18th Century Japanese Arita porcelain vase / lamp

18th Century Japanese Arita porcelain vase / lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

18th Century Japanese Imari vase / lamp, having wonderful bold colouring to the motif boarders and

Category

Mid-18th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Asian & French Collaboration 19th Century Louis XVI Style Lamp
Asian & French Collaboration 19th Century Louis XVI Style Lamp

Asian & French Collaboration 19th Century Louis XVI Style Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely and high quality Asian and French collaboration 19th century Louis XVI st. Imari porcelain

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Japanese Imari Vase or Lamp
19th Century Japanese Imari Vase or Lamp

19th Century Japanese Imari Vase or Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century Japanese Imari vase or lamp. Having classical Imari colors of

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari spill vases / lamp
Large 19th Century Japanese Imari spill vases / lamp

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari spill vases / lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive fine quality late 19th Century Japanese Imari spill vase, having bold colouring

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique 19th Century Imari Porcelain Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
Pair Antique 19th Century Imari Porcelain Vases Mounted as Table Lamps

Pair Antique 19th Century Imari Porcelain Vases Mounted as Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique (19th century) Japanese Imari porcelain vases with raised figurative designs later

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Kangxi Period Imari Wall Lamp with Flowers Chinese China Porcelain
Antique Kangxi Period Imari Wall Lamp with Flowers Chinese China Porcelain

Antique Kangxi Period Imari Wall Lamp with Flowers Chinese China Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A kangxi Imari plate made into a lamp by my brother who is a technician. Condition: Dish has a

Category

Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imari Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Imari Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique imari lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique imari lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Antique imari lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique imari lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Rococo and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique imari lamps over the years, but those made by Imari Porcelain, Bayeux and Edmé Samson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Imari Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,178, while they’re typically $445 on the low end and $375,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Imari Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.